Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Agritourism

I had first heard of "agritourism" on our visit to Tuscany in 1994, where signs were posted along country roads - "agritourismo" - this indicated a farmer with overnight lodging, a cheaper alternative to hotels and a notch or two above hostels. Accomodations vary depending upon the farm. This is a great way to give farmers alternative income. Everyone knows how difficult it is for small farmers to make a decent income for all the time involved, not many people go into farming for the money!

Agritourism underlies the values of stewardship to the land and the support of small farmers who care for the land sustainably.

read also this article
http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/englands-new-country-retreats

I am very excited at the prospect of sharing this beautiful land and getting more people interested in buying small farms to preserve the open space and the old style of life - designed perfectly for outdoor guys and gals and FDFD!

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